Women en in in Agr gricu icultu lture: e: my my journey and - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Women en in in Agr gricu icultu lture: e: my my journey and our future Caroline Wardrop 2019 RD Watt Memorial Lecture

Fascinated with nature and animals, even from an early age

My journey 2003: Human pharmaceuticals 2005: Australian Lot Feeders’ Association 2007: Department of Agriculture and Water Resources • National Landcare Program • Sustainable agriculture • Soil RD&E Strategy • Water Infrastructure • Meat Exports + Codex Alimentarius • Live Animal Exports • Cabinet support • Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals 2018: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Imagining the future • Disruptive technologies have developed at an accelerated and exponential pace, and Australians are early adopters • Workforce transitions have rapidly risen, favouring people with specialised skills Source: 2018, Boston Consulting Group, Scenarios for 2030: A report for the Independent Review of the Australian Public Service

Imagining the future • Local institutions and organisations increase in relevance as Australians lose trust in big institutions • People are reconnecting with their local communities, buying local and relying on community services Source: 2018, Boston Consulting Group, Scenarios for 2030: A report for the Independent Review of the Australian Public Service

Imagining the future • Political destabilisation worsens, with constant changes of leadership and government, leading to people becoming frustrated with political institutions • Highly personalised social media ‘echo chambers’ have supplanted traditional sources of news and current affairs, resulting in polarised and partisan coverage becoming the norm • Australians are increasingly taking control into their own hands and directly shaping policy on the issues that matter to them most. Source: 2018, Boston Consulting Group, Scenarios for 2030: A report for the Independent Review of the Australian Public Service

Imagining the future • Political, economic, environmental and social instability accelerates. • Trade wars and protectionism prevails, tensions remain high and multinational agreements and international organisations break down. • Nations are turning inwards, and people expect and trust their government to advocate for their interests and keep them safe and secure. Source: 2018, Boston Consulting Group, Scenarios for 2030: A report for the Independent Review of the Australian Public Service

The Australian Public Service is making progress… 30 June 2008 30 June 2018 70 70 59% 58% 60 60 51% 47% 45% 50 50 42% 37% 40 40 26% 30 30 20 20 10 10 0 0 Total Senior leaders Total Senior leaders 1 1 Australian Public Service Australian Public Service 3 2 Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Source: 1. APSED; 2: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Annual Report 2007-08; 3. Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Annual Report 2017-18

… but the agriculture sector is not Women make up only 18 per cent of industry representative boards Only 15% of rural companies have formal diversity strategies

What can we do? Reignite the Value flexible Embed cultural conversation working change Focus on Encourage visible inclusion Create a picture role models of success

Thank you!